Blanket stitch gone wonky, but think I've figured it out....
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I was doing the same stitch with my BL on the orange peel (MSQC) and it was doing the V thing sporadically too....I took it to the dealer.....she had to call someone from headquarters who gave her some kind of code that took her deep into the computer of the machine....did some sort of stitch combo and it "reset" itself and now works fine....I was watching this, so I know it really happened....strange..
also why are you using a stabilizer along with the fusible....just wondering....I never have used stabilizer with fusible raw edge appliquéappliqué
also why are you using a stabilizer along with the fusible....just wondering....I never have used stabilizer with fusible raw edge appliquéappliqué
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I was doing the same stitch with my BL on the orange peel (MSQC) and it was doing the V thing sporadically too....I took it to the dealer.....she had to call someone from headquarters who gave her some kind of code that took her deep into the computer of the machine....did some sort of stitch combo and it "reset" itself and now works fine....I was watching this, so I know it really happened....strange..
also why are you using a stabilizer along with the fusible....just wondering....I never have used stabilizer with fusible raw edge appliquéappliqué
also why are you using a stabilizer along with the fusible....just wondering....I never have used stabilizer with fusible raw edge appliquéappliqué
I used both a fusible and a stabilizer because I don't know any better! I know I'm going to try eliminating one or the other next time. I had started using both when I had tried to do a satin stitch on applique which had been pulling and tenting. Using both eliminated the problem. But maybe I don't need it for the blanket stitch --- but the Viking machine instructions say to use a stabilizer with the blanket stitch. I guess it all comes down to testing before stitching even if I think I've done this before.... Thanks for your input!
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Yes, with satin stitch I can see using stabilizer under the work, but with buttonhole, because it is not as dense, I haven't had a problem with puckering...but there's always today! We do it the best way for us....
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Until I am convinced which product is the culprit, I'm not spreading mis-information. At this point, it could be the stabilizer, the fusible, or even the needle and/or machine. I thought I was sure when I first posted but now, after reading all these replies, I'm not so sure. Will keep group posted after all my testing is done. Sorry for the confusion ---- probably shoulda kept quiet about the whole thing!
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For sure it's not the needle. Not for sure on what is causing the problems. I rinsed out the stabilizer in water for about 15 minutes and dried it. Not sure what water-rinsing does to the fusible --- it didn't seem to loosen it tho. Tried stitching again and found the sticky ball on the needle still forms but not so much as before. So, could it be residue from the stabilizer (Solvy), or is it the newer-formula Lite Steam-a-Seam 2? Can't tell. I'm now thinking that perhaps the drag on the fabric from both the stabilizer and fusible was causing the wonky stitches. Lesson learned: use stabilizer or fusible, but not both if it can be avoided. And if I have to use both, will only use a tear-away stabilizer. Does that sound like a workable plan??? We'll see....
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